May 2011 - Mickacoo - mickaboo.org

Handled: Wild Dove
by C Dickinson 20 May '11

20 May '11

I am happy to announce out Wild Morning Dove called cutie is in the safe and caring hands of a wonderful Wildlife Rehabber called Anne. Thank you Cathy! He is overall feels and looks good, but has had a head trauma. He is thought to recover with a little rest and meds in about a month and be released. I will call again in a month for an update:) ________________________________ From: C Dickinson <chezd3(a)yahoo.com> To: discuss mickaboo <discuss(a)mickaboo.org>; Discuss MickaCoo <Mickacoo(a)mickaboo.org> Sent: Wed, May 18, 2011 10:06:11 PM Subject: Wild Dove Hello! I picked up a wild Dove from Tammy here in Pacifica. Cutie the dove was left in a crate at Tammy's door step. He is still a little scared, but appears to me to have a wing injury.He'll out of fear try to fly and falls more to one side, but can get upright and can sit upright. I have him warm and safe. If anyone knows a wild dove rehabber please let me know. I'd love that option over wild care. Thank you! __________________________________________________ Cheryl A Reiki Master - www.cheryldickinson.com A MickaCoo Volunteer - www.MickaCoo.org A King Pigeon Rescuer - http://cheryldickinson.com/kings.htm

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NEEDED: Foster care for sick young king pigeon?
by Elizabeth Young 19 May '11

19 May '11

Hello- Like Mickaboo, MickaCoo is currently full up with 254 pigeons and doves in foster care. That is so easy to say but extremely hard, as we all know, to cope with. If a pigeon or dove is healthy, I can pretty safely route it to a cooperative shelter in order to buy time in the hopes that adoptions will eventually make an opening for the bird. But I've been asked for help by a woman who rescued what is most likely a young king pigeon whose condition is deteriorating. I'm going to do a welfare check this evening and deliver some meds and supplies and do what I can but what I can't do is take this bird into my foster care. So I'm posting here in case you or somebody you know might be willing to foster this sick bird. If you can help by providing a foster home and vet visit for this bird, please reply to AdoptKings(a)gmail.com. Thank you. Here's the story from the rescuer- I work at the Exploratorium in San Francisco's Marina/Presidio area. Earlier > > this week, I rescued a what I thought was a white dove - but later turned out > > to be more like a white pigeon - from Crissy Field across the > > street.Apparently, from what one of our staff bird experts witnessed, there > > had been a high school graduation event at the Palace of Fine arts and they > > "released" a flock of white birds (possibly this group - who has done it > > before - http://www.dovesaflight.com/ ) and for several days after that event, > > the poor white pigeon/doves that were not able to get rounded up again - have > > been hanging out in Crissy Field, and being picked off easily by the native > > predatory birds here. Hawks have been snagging them like marshmallows. This > > bird is partially tame - certainly not meant to be in the wild, and it must > > have been injured in the release because it cannot get much loft off the > > ground beyond 3 feet. > > So, I brought it home (we have cats, so it is not likely I will be keeping it > > as a pet) and gave it Leferbers pellet parakeet food, a millet spray and > > water. The cage is not big, but I have brought the bird out daily to stretched > > and flap around. HOWEVER, as of yesterday, it started this strange non-stop > > choo-choo train breathing thing. Poor thing is exhausted by it, I checked it's > > neck to see if food was stuck in there, and didn't find anything. The bird has > > hardly pooped in the 2 days it has been with me. The inside of the beak is > > fine (no mucus or sore or anything extraordinary) and it appears to be healthy > > except for this non-stop wheezing pant with every breath. -- Elizabeth * * Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Updates on Neo, Lily & Lucky & Biscuit too at www.RescueReport.org
by Elizabeth Young 19 May '11

19 May '11

Hello- I've added (long overdue) updates to www.RescueReport.org for baby pigeon Neo and his friend baby dove Lily as well as the latest on Lucky & Biscuit. -- Elizabeth * * Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Mickaboo/Coo volunteer request - 9/10-9/11, San Rafael
by Lee, Pamela A 19 May '11

19 May '11

The Pet Food Express people are putting on a Bay Area Pet Fair and Adoptathon at The Marin Center in San Rafael - 10-5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Should be a lot of traffic of potential adoptors. An inside booth costs a pretty penny, though, so we want to ensure we will have enough volunteers to make a good showing before we sign up. I'd like to see enough volunteers that we can take shifts (and as part of participating in the fair, we need to contribute 2 hours of volunteer time to the fair itself). Sooo, who wants to help our foster birdies get forever homes in this way? Please email pambudgie(a)yahoo.com with which hours on which days you can commit to helping, and whether you have foster birdies you can bring. Thanks for considering! - Pam ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This message w/attachments (message) is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or proprietary. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender, and then please delete and destroy all copies and attachments, and be advised that any review or dissemination of, or the taking of any action in reliance on, the information contained in or attached to this message is prohibited. Unless specifically indicated, this message is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of any investment products or other financial product or service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official statement of Sender. Subject to applicable law, Sender may intercept, monitor, review and retain e-communications (EC) traveling through its networks/systems and may produce any such EC to regulators, law enforcement, in litigation and as required by law. The laws of the country of each sender/recipient may impact the handling of EC, and EC may be archived, supervised and produced in countries other than the country in which you are located. This message cannot be guaranteed to be secure or free of errors or viruses. References to "Sender" are references to any subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. Securities and Insurance Products: * Are Not FDIC Insured * Are Not Bank Guaranteed * May Lose Value * Are Not a Bank Deposit * Are Not a Condition to Any Banking Service or Activity * Are Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency. Attachments that are part of this EC may have additional important disclosures and disclaimers, which you should read. This message is subject to terms available at the following link: http://www.bankofamerica.com/emaildisclaimer. By messaging with Sender you consent to the foregoing.

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Wild Dove
by C Dickinson 18 May '11

18 May '11

Hello! I picked up a wild Dove from Tammy here in Pacifica. Cutie the dove was left in a crate at Tammy's door step. He is still a little scared, but appears to me to have a wing injury.He'll out of fear try to fly and falls more to one side, but can get upright and can sit upright. I have him warm and safe. If anyone knows a wild dove rehabber please let me know. I'd love that option over wild care. Thank you! __________________________________________________ Cheryl A Reiki Master - www.cheryldickinson.com A MickaCoo Volunteer - www.MickaCoo.org A King Pigeon Rescuer - http://cheryldickinson.com/kings.htm

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Blind bird needs a special home
by Elizabeth Young 17 May '11

17 May '11

Hello- I need your help. Lucky, a tame and blind pigeon, needs a home in which she can be neither too bored nor too challenged. I think she would make an awesome pet for the right person. She needs consistency & routine and a home where she is safe. She needs social interaction, either from a frequently at-home person and/or her sort-of mate Biscuit. Please see her story and all the details here at Being Lucky<http://www.rescuereport.org/2011/05/being-lucky.html>. Please share and cross-post this. I know the right home is out there for this lovely and wonderful bird. We're looking for a local home (no shipping for this pigeon). Thank you! e -- Elizabeth * * Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Mickaboo (and 'Coo!) 2012 calendar contest
by Elizabeth Young 16 May '11

16 May '11

We need your pictures of MickaCoo doves and pigeons for the calendar contest! Y'all KNOW I'm going to submit a picture or two. 8 D Here's the info- 2012 Calendar Contest Entries Wanted! By Pamela Lee *The Mickaboo Bird Rescue Companion* is having a contest to determine which birds to feature in Mickaboo's 2012 calendar! We need twelve pictures – and for 2012, we’ll be using themes to illustrate each of the months! Each month in the calendar will be themed around the events which usually occur then. Here are a few examples for inspiration: January: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day February: Groundhog Day, Valentine's, President's March: Ides of March, St. Patrick's, Spring, Spring training, Mardi Gras April: April Fool’s, Easter, Tax Day, Earth Day May: May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day June: Summer, Father's Day, Weddings July: 4th of July August: Ramadan, Dog Days of summer September: Labor Day, the start of school, Fall October: Halloween, Columbus Day, World Porridge Day November: Election Day, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Veteran's Day December: Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa Examples: One might submit a photo of a pigeon in pants on a beach for June! Or a macaw shredding a tax return for April! How about a pair of parrotlets cavorting around a sombrero for May? See below for how to submit your picture for the upcoming calendar. * **Eligibility:* Pictured bird must be a Mickaboo bird - either a current foster or one adopted from Mickaboo. * **Picture: *Digital picture must be at least 2300 pixels wide by 1800 tall at 200 dpi. No pictures of birds in dangerous situations (like being outside without a harness or unprotected by a cage-like structure). * **Story: *Picture must be accompanied by a short description of the bird or the photo. The story will be published along with your picture. Your description of two sentences or less should include your bird's name and its type, such as lutino cockatiel, blue-crowned conure, or Dusky pionus. We reserve the right to edit your story for length and writing style purposes. * **Submission: *Send your story and description to *pr(a)mickaboo.org* with "2012 Calendar Contest" in the subject line. Put the *month* for which you are entering your picture in the name of the digital photo. Stories and pictures must be received by June 15, 2011. * **Judging:* The five best entries in each of the twelve categories will be put to a public vote. Public voting instructions will be published in our July 2011 newsletter. All decisions by the judges as to eligibility or other contest decisions will be final. *Questions? *Send questions to* pr(a)mickaboo.org* with "Calendar Contest Question" in the subject line. Good luck, everyone! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lee, Pamela A <pamela.a.lee(a)bankofamerica.com> Date: Mon, May 16, 2011 at 6:10 AM Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Mickaboo 2012 calendar contest To: discuss(a)mickaboo.org Hi folks, I feel like I'm throwing a party and noone is coming LOL! We are asking for contest entries to vote on starting in July, and none have been received. So if you enter YOUR picture now, you'll have an excellent chance of winning! Please see calendar contest guidelines, including photo requirements, in our last newsletter (go to www.mickaboo.org and click the newsletter link in the upper left corner). Looking forward to seeing your contest entries! Pamela A. Lee Home Loans Data Steward and Planning Team Ph: 415-436-5712 Sent from my Blackberry. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This message w/attachments (message) is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or proprietary. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender, and then please delete and destroy all copies and attachments, and be advised that any review or dissemination of, or the taking of any action in reliance on, the information contained in or attached to this message is prohibited. Unless specifically indicated, this message is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of any investment products or other financial product or service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official statement of Sender. Subject to applicable law, Sender may intercept, monitor, review and retain e-communications (EC) traveling through its networks/systems and may produce any such EC to regulators, law enforcement, in litigation and as required by law. The laws of the country of each sender/recipient may impact the handling of EC, and EC may be archived, supervised and produced in countries other than the country in which you are located. This message cannot be guaranteed to be secure or free of errors or viruses. References to "Sender" are references to any subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. Securities and Insurance Products: * Are Not FDIC Insured * Are Not Bank Guaranteed * May Lose Value * Are Not a Bank Deposit * Are Not a Condition to Any Banking Service or Activity * Are Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency. Attachments that are part of this EC may have additional important disclosures and disclaimers, which you should read. This message is subject to terms available at the following link: http://www.bankofamerica.com/emaildisclaimer. By messaging with Sender you consent to the foregoing. ------- HOW TO -------------------- CHANGE PERSONAL SETTINGS: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/discuss/ VIEW LIST ARCHIVE: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/private/discuss/ HOW TO RESET YOUR LIST PASSWORD: http://confluence.mickaboo.org/x/2wFj -- Elizabeth * * Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Pigeons and doves on parade next Saturday in Redwood City!
by Elizabeth Young 15 May '11

15 May '11

*I'll be there with a pigeon (or two) in pants! How about you?* *Redwood City 10th Annual Pet Parade, Redwood City* Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011 Time: 11:00 - 3:00 pm Location: Courthouse Square, Downtown Redwood Ciy, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City, CA Parade <http://www.redwoodcity.org/events/events_2011.html> starts at noon. Come for the booths, food, music and demonstrations. Mickaboo will have a booth with some of our adoptable birds and volunteers! -- Elizabeth * * Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Terra Savia & MickaCoo partnership
by Mary Long 13 May '11

13 May '11

What terrific news, Elizabeth! Would they be making "ancient Roman use" of the pigeeon waste? They are a merchant I would certainly support, too! Just signed up for their newsletter. Don't do wine these days, definitely would treat ourselves to a lovely honey or olive oil.... :)

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Re: [MickaCoo] Invitation to view Elizabeth Young's Picasa Web Album - Terra Savia & MickaCoo partnering to save lives
by Elizabeth Young 13 May '11

13 May '11

Please note that the correct web address for Terra Savia is www.TerraSavia.com and pardon the incorrect one originally included. e On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Elizabeth Young <adoptkings(a)gmail.com>wrote: > You are invited to view Elizabeth Young's photo album: Terra Savia & > MickaCoo partnering to save lives<https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=AdoptKings&target=ALBUM&id=560…> > > <https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=AdoptKings&target=ALBUM&id=560…> > Terra Savia & MickaCoo partnering to save lives > May 13, 2011 > by *Elizabeth Young* > View Album<https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=AdoptKings&target=ALBUM&id=560…> > Play slideshow<https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=AdoptKings&target=ALBUM&id=560…> > Message from Elizabeth Young: > Hello- > > Here are pictures from my visit to the amazing Terra Savia winery in > Hopland yesterday. Terra Savia is going to build an aviary to provide a home > for some of MickaCoo's many rescued king pigeons in need of a wonderful > home! > > THANK YOU to Yvonne and the Terra Savia team for opening their hearts to > MickaCoo. > > Terra Savia, which means "wise earth", produces organic red and white wine, > extra virgin olive oil, and wildflower honey. Please visit > www.TerraSavia.org to see their incredible offerings. > If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the > following into your browser: > > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=AdoptKings&target=ALBUM&id=560… > To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share > photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account<https://picasaweb.google.com> > . > <https://picasaweb.google.com> > -- Elizabeth * * Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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